Medical/Clinical Assistant

Medical/Clinical Assistant is a one- to two-year certificate program at San Jose City College, a public college in San Jose, CA. The program is part of the medical assisting field (CIP 51.0801) and trains students in clinical and administrative tasks performed in physician offices, clinics, and other outpatient healthcare settings, including patient intake, vital signs, medical recordkeeping, and basic clinical procedures.

San Jose City College offers a range of certificate programs across technical and vocational fields. Related programs at the school include Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, Laser and Optical Technology/Technician, Building Construction Technology/Technician, and Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. Students pursuing a career in healthcare support will find this program alongside a varied selection of technical credentials at the college.